| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $40.45 | 11.349% | $45.0407 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.78 | 6.474% | $76.427 | $76.43 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.84 | 6.538% | $264.0438 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.74 | 13.397% | $92.6907 | $92.69 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.80 | 7.859% | $220.8952 | $220.90 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.37 | 7.725% | $173.8358 | $173.84 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.41 | 13.786% | $281.5179 | $281.52 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.39 | $1,154.4511 | $1,154.46 | $1,154.50 | $1,154.30 | |